Samsung SC-D465 Specifications

ENGLISHDigital Video CamcorderOwner’s Instruction BookBefore operating the unit, please readthis Instruction Book thoroughly, andretain it for future

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✤ The Format function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can use the memory format functions to completely delete all imagesand options on the Memory C

✤ You can record video with audio on the Memory Card. ✤ The screen format of the video to be recorded is 720x480.✤ The MPEG Recording function works o

✤ The MPEG Playback function works only in M. Player mode.✤ You can play the moving picture images on the Memory Card. Stereo audio is played back at

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simplyusing the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menuswi

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image✤ This function works only in Player mode.✤ You can record still images from a cassette on aMemory

✤ The Photo Copy function works only in Playermode.✤ You can copy still images recorded with the photofunction on a cassette onto a Memory Card.✤ Rewi

✤ The Copy to function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can copy selected or all images stored in the Memory Card tothe built-in memory.1. Set the Po

✤ The Print Mark function works only in M.Player mode.✤ This Camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)print format.✤ You can automatica

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simplyusing the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menuswi

✤ PictBridgeTMfunction works only in M.Player mode.✤ By connecting the Camcorder to printers with PictBridge support (soldseparately), you can send im

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4. Move the Menu selector to the left or right toselect Date/Time, then press the Menuselector.5. Move the Menu selector to the left or right toselect

✤ At the end of a recording you must remove thepower source.✤ When recording with a Lithium ion Battery pack,leaving the pack on the Camcorder can red

Cleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video headswhen the playback pictures display square block-shaped noi

✤ Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.✤ Before using your Camcorder abroad, check the following items. You can use your Cam

Moisture CondensationSelf Diagnosis Display✤ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, performthe following simple checks. They may save

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player ModesslowThere is no Memory card inthe Camcorder.Insert a Memory card.No Memory Card !slowThere is not enough

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Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with yourdigital video camera.1. Lithium Ion Battery Pack2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE)3

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Getting to Know Your CamcorderFront & Left View1. Lens 2. LED Light (see page 49)(SC-D465(B) only)3. Remote Sensor (SC-D465(B) only)4. Hand Strap

Getting to Know Your CamcorderLeft Side View1. Speaker2. Mode Switch (MEMORY/TAPE)3. DISPLAY (see page 25)4. Focus Adjustment Knob5. Viewfinder 6. Fun

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRight & Top View1. Menu Selector (VOL/MF)2. MENU button3. Start/Stop button4. Power Switch (CAMERA or PLAYER)5. DC J

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRear & Bottom View1. Memory Card Slot 2. Charging indicator3. RESET button (see page 52)4. Tripod Receptacle5. Batte

Getting to Know Your CamcorderRemote Control (SC-D465(B) only)1. PHOTO (see page 67)2. START/STOP3. SELF TIMER (see page 43)4. ZERO MEMORY (see page 4

PreparationAdjusting the Hand StrapIt is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctlyadjusted before you begin your recording.The H

Preparation✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium batterywhen: - You purchase the Camcorder.- The remote control doesn’t work.✤ Position the Lith

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PreparationConnecting a Power SourceThere are two types of power source that can be connected to yourCamcorder.- The AC Power adapter and AC Cord: use

✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on.- The type and capacity of the Battery pack you are using.- How often the zoom function

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PreparationThe battery level display indicates the amount ofpower remaining in the Battery pack.a. Fully chargedb. 20~40% usedc. 40~80% usedd. 80~95%

PreparationOSD (On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes) 1. Battery Level (see page 23)2. Digital Effects mode (see page 64)3. EASY.Q (see page 40)4.

1. Photo Quality2. CARD (Memory Card) indicator3. Image CounterTotal number of recordable still images.4. Image Recording and Loading indicator5.

System Menu SettingSelecting the OSD Language✤ The Language function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.✤ Select the appropriate OSD language

System Menu Setting✤ Clock setup works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ The Date/Time is automatically recorded onto a tape.Before recording, p

✤ The Remote function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.✤ The Remote option allows you to enable or disable the remotecontrol for use with th

System Menu SettingSetting the Beep Sound✤ The Beep Sound function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ You can turn the Beep Sound on or off

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✤ The Shutter Sound function works in both Player and M.Cammodes.✤ You can turn the Shutter Sound on or off. When on, a simulatedshutter click of a ca

✤ Before you begin: Make sure that there is no tape inserted in theCamcorder. (see page 36)✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions

✤ This function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Player modes.✤ Your Camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch Color Liquid CrystalDisplay(LCD) screen, whic

✤ The Date/Time function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.✤ The Date and Time are automatically recorded on a special dataarea of the tape.1

Display Menu SettingSetting the TV Display✤ The TV Display function works in Camera/Player/M.Cam/M.Playermodes.✤ You can select the output path of the

Basic Recording✤ The Viewfinder will work when the LCD screen is closed.The focus adjustment knob of the Viewfinder enablesindividuals with vision pro

Basic RecordingInserting and Ejecting a Cassette✤ When inserting a tape or closing the cassette compartment, do notapply excessive force, as it may ca

Basic Recording✤ While recording, it is very important to hold the Camcordercorrectly.✤ Fix the lens cover firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (s

Basic Recording✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be requiredfor more dramatic results.1. General recording.2. Downward recording

Basic RecordingMaking your First Recording1. Connect a power source to theCamcorder. (see page 20)(A Battery pack or a AC Poweradapter)Insert a casset

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Basic Recording✤ The EASY.Q mode works only in Camera mode.✤ The EASY.Q mode allows a beginner to easily make goodrecordings.1. Set the Power switch t

Basic RecordingRecord Search (REC SEARCH)When a cassette is loaded and the Camcorder is left in STBY modefor more than 5 minutes without being used, i

Basic Recording✤ The Zero Memory function works in both Camera and Playermodes.✤ You can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to followingpl

Basic Recording✤ The Self Timer function works only in Camera mode.✤ When you use the Self Timer function on the remote control, therecording begins a

Basic Recording✤ The Zoom function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size ofthe subject

Basic Recording✤ The Tele Macro function works in both Camera and M.Cam mode.✤ Effective focal distance in Tele Macro mode is 50 Cm (19.7 inches)~ 100

Basic Recording✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simplyusing the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequent

Basic Recording✤ The Fade function works only in Camera mode.✤ You can give your recording a professional look by using specialeffects such as fade in

Basic Recording✤ BLC works in both Camera and M.Cammodes.✤ Back lighting exists when the subject isdarker than the background:- The subject is in fron

Basic Recording✤ The Color Nite function works only in Camera mode.✤ Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow movingobjects.✤ The

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Advanced RecordingFunction availability in each ModeO : The requested mode will work in this operating mode.✕ : You cannot change the requested mode.:

✤ The Record Mode function works in both Camera and Playermodes.✤ This Camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play)mode and in LP (long play

Selecting the Audio Mode✤ The Audio Mode function works in both Camera and Playermodes.✤ This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)- 12B

✤ The Wind Cut function works in both Camera and Player (Audio dubbing) modes.Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as thebeach or near

Advanced Recording✤ The Shutter Speed function works only in Camera mode.✤ The Exposure function works in both Camera and M.Cam modes.✤ Quick menu is

✤ The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera andM.Cam modes.✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as i

✤ The White Balance function works in both Camera and M.Cammodes.✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves theunique image color of t

Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using theMenu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used

Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge thatconnects the LCD screen to theCam

✤ The DIS function works only in Camera mode. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates forany shaking or hand movement while ho

Advanced Recording✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simplyusing the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequ

Advanced Recording✤ The Program AE function works only in Camera mode.✤ The Program AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds andapertures to suit d

1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. 3. Press the MENU button. The menu list will appear.4. Move the Menu selector to t

Advanced RecordingApplying Digital Effects✤ The Digital Effect function works only in Camera mode.✤The Digital Effects enable you to give a creative l

Advanced RecordingSelecting the Digital Effects1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.3. Press the MENU button. The menu li

✤ Zoom works only in Camera mode.✤ Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 900x whencombined with optical zoom.✤ The picture quality may de

✤ Photo image recording works only in Camera mode.1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.3. Press the PHOTO button. The sti

Playback✤ The Playback function works only in Player mode.✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2

Playback✤ The Speaker works only in Player mode.✤ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you will hear recordedsound from the built-in Speaker.- Ta

Notes and Safety InstructionsTelevision programmes, video tapes, DVD titles, films, and otherprogramme materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized copy

Playback✤ The Playback function works only in Player mode.✤ It is easier to view a tape using the LCD screen as opposed to theviewfinder when in a mov

Playback✤ You can connect your Camcorder to a TV through a VCR.1. Connect the Camcorder to your VCR withthe Multi-AV cable. The yellow jack: Video T

Playback✤ This function works only in Player mode.✤ The PLAY, STILL, STOP, FF and REW buttons are located on theCamcorder and the remote control. (SC-

Playback Press the F.ADV button on the remote control whilein still mode. - The Video advances frame by frame each timeyou press the F.ADV button.- T

✤ The PB ZOOM function works in Player mode.✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify the playback or still image. 1. Set the Power switch to PLAY

✤ AV In/Out function works only in Player mode. ✤ AV In/Out setting enables you to record signal from external sourcesand display it on LCD screen. Al

Playback✤ The Audio Dubbing function works only in Player Mode. ✤ You cannot dub sound on a pre-recorded tape in LP or 16 bit mode.✤ You can add sound

Playback1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.3. Insert the dubbed tape and press the MENUbutton.4. Move the Menu selector

IEEE1394 Data Transfer Connecting to other DV standard products.A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV jack, you can transfe

IEEE1394 Data Transfer CPU: faster Intel®Pentium III™ 450MHz compatible. Operating system: Windows®98SE, ME, XP, Mac OS (9.1~10.2) Main memory: mo

Notes and Safety InstructionsWhen the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your localdealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as che

USB Interface✤ The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification)✤ You can easily transfer recorded files from a

USB Interface✤ The USB Connect function works only in M.Player mode. ✤ Using the USB cable, you can connect your Camcorder to acomputer to copy your m

USB Interface✤ The USB Version function works only in M.Cam and M.Playermodes. ✤ To ensure proper communication between the camcorder and aPC, please

USB Interface✤ To play back MPEG4 movies recorded by the camcorder or streamingdata transferred through the USB connection on a PC, the VideoCodec pro

USB Interface✤ To use the PC Camera function, the DV Driver, Video Codec andDirectX 9.0. programs must be installed in the PC.✤ You can use this Camco

USB Interface✤ To use USB streaming, the DV Driver, Video Codec, DirectX 9.0. programs mustbe installed in the PC.✤ You can view Camcorder video on yo

Digital Still Camera Mode✤ The Memory Stick stores and manages imagesrecorded by the camera. Recording still images and MPEG4 movies Viewing still i

Digital Still Camera ModeInserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card1. Set the Power switch to OFF.2. Remove the Lithium-ion batt

✤ The still images that you recorded are saved in aJPEG file format on the Memory Card. ✤ The moving images that you recorded are savedin MPEG4 file f

✤ Built-in memory setting is available in the Player/M.Cam /M.Playermodes. (SC-D465(B): 32MB)✤ Images can be stored and played back using the built-in

Notes and Safety InstructionsDo not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun.Direct sunlight can damage the CCD(Charge Coupled Device).1

✤ Photo Quality function works in Player/M.Cam modes.✤ You can select the quality of a still image to berecorded.1. Set the Power switch to CAMERA or

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by using theMenu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menuswithout using

✤ File Number setting works only in M.Cam mode.✤ File numbers are given to images in the order they were recordedwhen they are stored on the Memory Ca

✤ You may take still images in M.Cam mode and store the images onthe Memory Card.This function is useful when you want to take a snapshot of asubject

✤ This function works only in M.Player mode.You can playback and view still images recorded on the Memory Card.✤ Be sure that the M.Play Select is set

To view the Multi Display1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Mode switch to MEMORY. The last recorded image appears.3. To view six stored im

✤ The Protection function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can protect important images from accidental erasure.If you execute format, all images inc

✤ Quick menu is used to access Camcorder functions by simplyusing the Menu selector.✤ Quick menu provides easier access to the frequently used menuswi

✤ The Delete function works only in M.Player mode.✤ You can erase the still images and moving images recorded on theMemory Card.✤ If you want to delet

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